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Fed hike raises risk of a politics-led market downturn

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INTERNATIONAL

The probability of a rise in interest rates has shot up to around 90%, from 40% at the end of February, on stronger-than-expected inflation and economic activity. In the…

Idai will add to crises for Mozambique's FRELIMO

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MOZAMBIQUE

Idai-related flooding and destruction has damaged crucial regional infrastructure and put more than 350,000 lives at risk. The catastrophe comes amid attempts by the ruling…

New Canadian party will launch next week

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CANADA

Canada’s opposition federal Conservative Party splintered on August 23, when Bernier left, citing irreconcilable differences with the party as it has developed under leader Andrew…

Cambodian mining investment need will grow

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CAMBODIA

The country's nascent mining sector is encountering both challenges and new opportunities as large-scale mining operations come in. Last month, four companies were granted…

Parties will raise Turkish voters' economic hopes

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TURKEY

Parties' pre-election promises on the economy.

Senegal’s oil and gas dividends will not be immediate

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SENEGAL

Senegal oil, gas update.

Pressure for development results to rise in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

Public-private development partnerships in Guatemala.

Central Asia faces COVID-19 surge and resurgence risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Like Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan took timely action when evidence of COVID-19 emerged. Their governments' claim of effective management may prove justified but is…

Deforestation and crime expand in Brazil’s Amazonia

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BRAZIL

Brazil recorded considerable improvements in the conservation of Amazonia in the decade from the mid-2000s. However, tighter budgets since the mid-2010s and the openly…

AMLO’s candidate set to take Mexico City

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MEXICO

Mexico City elections.